Food Journey — The Real Addiction
Five years ago, I stepped into a new life. I had no idea the truth that was about to surface.
When you’ve been living on lies fueled by attention-seeking, life stays blurry.
I thought I was on the right track.
Look at me — I quit drinking.
Look at me — I’m getting better.
Look at me — I’m now a better man.
Not so fast, you flawed human in the flesh.
The Listener
He sat across from me, saying nothing. That’s exactly what I needed — someone who didn’t judge, interrupt, or give advice. Over coffee, clothes a little worn, mind heavy, I opened the floodgates. No tears yet, but my heart was racing as I prepared to say it. When I did, he just listened.
I even laughed — that awkward chuckle you give when you’re hurt but don’t want to seem weak. I’ve done that since I was a kid. He stayed unphased, still listening. For hours, I poured my heart out. That first meeting turned into hundreds over the years — coffee, conversation, me learning how to be honest with myself.
Time and Growth
Now, after five years, our weekly talks have ended. It’s strange to think about what I’ll do when life gets heavy. But here’s what I know: all the “aha” moments, the insight, the clarity — they came because of time.
Time is growth. Sun. Water. Light. You don’t rush it.
Five years was exactly what it took for me to see the truth.
The Real Root
Every piece of destruction — legal trouble, broken promises, lost jobs, failed bands, chaos, shame — all of it ties back to food.
As a kid, I was told “clean your plate or else.” I was called names — even “Two Bellies” as a teen. Those wounds stuck. In 2001, I hit my heaviest: 408 pounds. Then came gastric bypass. I lost 200 pounds and got all the attention I thought I wanted — the “skinny drummer” in the band. But my mind? Same as before. And the chaos? Still there.
For the next 24 years, I chased distractions. Alcohol was just a filter — numbing the real pain of body shame and weight struggles.
The Truth: August 13, 2025
That’s the day I admitted it — the original addiction is food. Sugar and flour have been my biggest enemies. They’re also America’s enemies:
40.3% of U.S. adults are obese. Severe obesity is 9.4%.
38.4 million Americans (11.6%) have diabetes. Nearly 97.6 million (38%) have prediabetes.
Every 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake is linked to a 12% higher risk of type 2 diabetes.
These aren’t small problems. This is a national crisis.
Why This Website Matters
Starting this website is one of my passions — studying and sharing habits with the world. But it’s also helped me the most.
While searching and gathering data, I’m able to see my own life more clearly. This past five years paired with this website has exposed my root issue: food addiction.
Besides, I can’t have a website called King of Habits and not be the one leading a better life — starting with the body. God’s temple. The only way we can truly be present is to be in our body. The mind has to match. That’s Addiction 2.0: fit body, fit mind.
What’s Next
This is Food Addiction Journey 2.0 — really, the original journey. I’m done with sugar and flour. Done with the cycle. My goal is simple: stay transparent, fight daily, and live in the present.
It’s so simple it’s almost daunting. But this time, I know the root. And when you know the root, you can finally pull it out.
